Mary Elizabeth Records Courtney

May 30, 1939 - May 29, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Records Courtney, 74, of Falmouth, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. Born at home in Pendleton County on May 30, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Florence Hazel Spanier Records. She was a talented seamstress who worked at the former Dr. Scholl’s Shoe Factory in Falmouth, US Shoe, and Hammer Strength. Whether she was pitching on the softball team, cheering her children and grandchildren to victory, or coaching the Cincinnati Reds and the UK Wildcats from her house, she absolutely loved sports of all kinds. She loved going to Wal-Mart, playing Bingo, and visiting the Pendleton County Senior Center. Mary was a member of the Falmouth Christian Church, and she also attended Antioch Mills Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 5 siblings: Thomas, Charles, Mildred, Ella Louise, and Martin. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann (Randy) Colvin and her son, Eddie (Teresa) Rarrieck, both of Falmouth; 7 grandchildren: Karri (Brian), Chad (April), Chase (Kayla), Christian, Brian, Heather (Brandon), and Corey; several great grandchildren; her sister, Charlotte Bruin of Satsuma, FL; and a host of extended family and friends. The funeral service will be held at 1 pm, Monday, June 2, 2014, at the Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth, with Bro. Darrell Breeden officiating. The visitation will be from 4-8 pm on Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Pendleton County. Memorials are suggested to the Pendleton County Senior Center.